COMMAND and CONTROL

Command: the authoritative act of making decisions and ordering action.

Control: the act of monitoring and influencing the action

STAFF ORGANIZATION and RESPONSIBILITIES

The activities of the staff focus on the function of assisting the Commander in making decisions.
FM 101-5, 1997, p. 4-3
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THE STAFF SUPPORTS THE COMMANDER BY...

1, COORDINATING PLANS, ACTIVITIES, AND OPERATIONS. 2. ADVISING THE COMMANDER IN PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL OR FUNCTIONAL AREAS. 3. CONTINUOUSLY COLLECTING, COLLATING, ANALYZING, AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION GATHERED FROM ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES. 4. PREPARING PLANS AND ORDERS AND SUPERVISING THE EXECUTION OF ORDERS ISSUED BY, OR IN THE NAME OF, THE COMMANDER. 5. PROVIDING THE COMMANDER (AND SUBORDINATE COMMANDERS) WITH SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

STAFF ACTIVITIES
Staff Officer Common Duties and Responsibilities:

Advise and Provide Information Prepare, Update and Maintain Estimates Make Recommendations Prepare Plans and Orders Monitor Execution Process, Analyze and Disseminate Info ID and Analyze Problems Perform Risk Mangagement
FM 101-5, 1997, pp 4-3 to 4-7
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THE BATTALION STAFF

Coordinating staff:
S1, S2, S3, S4, S6 (S5)

Special staff:
HHC CDR, AT PL, RECON PL, MTR PL, CHEMO, SURG/MED PL, SPT PL, ADO, ALO, FSO, EN PL, (Other Staff Members based on current task organization)

Personal staff:
CSM, CHAPLAIN
FM 7-20, 1992, p. 2-5 5

COORDINATING STAFF
S-1 (PERSONNEL OFFICER)

S-2
S-3 S-4 S-5 S-6

(INTELLIGENCE OFFICER)
(OPERATIONS OFFICER) (LOGISTICS OFFICER) (CIVIL MILITARY OPERATIONS OFFICER) (SIGNAL OFFICER)

*AID THE COMMANDER BY COORDINATING THE PLANS, ACTIVITIES, AND OPERATIONS OF THE COMMAND.
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*RESPONSIBLE DIRECTLY TO THE BN XO.

THE BATTALION XO
XO is 2IC XO coordinates and synchronizes the staff During combat the XO synchronizes BOS systems and anticipates problems Supervises CSS system

Chief of Staff

FM 7-20, 1992, pp. 1-4, 2-5, 7 and B-1 thru B-2

S1
Responsible for all personnel matters Supervises medical, legal, safety, and civil affairs Operates from the CTCP; shares supervision of logistics with the S4

Adjutant

FM 7-20, 1992, pp. 8-2, and B-2 thru B-3

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S2
Responsible for intelligence (collection and disemination) Performs IPB with the CDR Normally operates from the main CP

Intelligence Officer

FM 7-20, 1992, p. B-3

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S3
CDRs primary assistant in coordinating and planning the battle Coordinates, plans for, and integrates all BOS assets Prepares operations estimate and orders

Operations and Training Officer

FM 7-20, 1992, pp. B-3 thru B-4

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S4
Determines CSS requirements and priorities Develops CSS plans in concert with the tactical plan OIC of the BN Combat Trains Primary coordinator for the logistical staff
FM 7-20, 1992, p. B-4
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Logistics Officer

S6
Advises the commander and staff on all commo matters including commo maint and EW Assists S3 in determining locations for CPs Prepares, writes the signal annex of the OPORD
FM 7-20, 1992, p. B-4
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Signal Officer

SPECIAL STAFF
HHC COMMANDER FSO CHEMICAL OFFICER RECON PLATOON LEADER MORTAR PLATOON LEADER ANTIARMOR PLATOON LEADER ENGINEER ADA PL SURGEON SUPPORT PLATOON LEADER MEDICAL PLATOON LEADER FAC/ALO COMMANDER OF ANY CS OR CSS UNIT THAT IS ATTACHED, OPCON, OR DIRECT SUPPORT TO THE BATTALION

*AIDS THE COMMANDER IN PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL, OR OTHER FUNCTIONAL AREAS.

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